The following sample academic plan demonstrates how a student's schedule might look on a semester-by-semester basis, including elective courses. Your actual degree plan may differ from this sequence, depending on whether you start in the fall or spring semester, what transfer credits you may have (if any), and which Arts & Sciences courses and electives you take and when you take them.

The sample academic plan is for informational purposes only. To determine your academic plan, please meet with an academic advisor.

Descriptions

HEAT1110 | HVAC Ducts & Fittings | Lec/Lab (2 Credits)

Development and fabrication of ducts and fittings common to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry, with emphasis on uniform and state code requirements. Methods of connecting ducts and fittings in an air system. Principles of geometric pattern development as it applies to duct construction and application. Multiple uses and care of hand tools common to the industry.

HEAT1120 | Transitional Fittings | Lec/Lab (3 Credits)

Focus on transitional fittings where the triangulation method of pattern development is required. Use of direct triangulation, as a short-cut method of layout, is emphasized. Identification, care, adjustment, and maintenance of floor equipment common to the sheet metal industry.

Principles of pattern development as they apply to the layout of round fittings requiring parallel, or radial line methods of pattern development. Fabrication procedures for round fittings, including use of rotary machines for fabricating purposes, riveting, and spot welding. Use, safety, and proper procedures for soldering sheet metal are incorporated.

Advanced theory and application of single, and double-line triangulation in the development of irregular patterns. Use of plan and elevation views in the visualization, and development of irregular objects as well as the procedure for the development of true-length lines seen in the foreshortened mode.

Heat loss and heat gain energy calculation based upon Manual J: Calculation. Development of the requirements for selecting and designing heating and cooling systems for residential construction. Operating characteristics, proper application, cost, advantages/disadvantages, and specific requirements for designing systems to meet specific needs.

HEAT2230 | Residential HVAC Installation | Lec/Lab (6 Credits)

Installation procedures of residential and small commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Emphasis on the Uniform Mechanical code, and Minnesota State Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Plumbing code, pertaining to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation procedures. Air-handling ducts, venting, combustion and fresh-air ducts requirements. Use of available standard-type fittings; sizing, cutting, and threading of gas pipe as well as installation and code requirement of residential-style gas systems. Installation, setup, and maintenance, of industries most common indoor air quality accessories is included.

Architectural, structural, civil, electrical and mechanical blueprint reading with a major emphasis on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems contained within these plans. Duct construction, hangers and dampers evaluated according to specification and SMACNA requirements. Make drawings using AutoCAD: 2-D drafting commands for HVAC drafting.